[ICANN]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-3-2014-08-25-en ________________________________ ICANN at the Internet Governance Forum | International Convention and Exhibition Center, Istanbul, Turkey, September 2-5 2014 25 August 2014 [Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in Istanbul, Turkey | 2 – 5 September 2014]<https://www.icann.org/sites/default/files/assets/igf-istanbul-1020x406-25aug...> ICANN looks forward to participating in this year's 9th Internet Governance Forum (IGF)<http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/> meeting in Istanbul, Turkey<http://www.igf2014.org.tr/about.istanbul.html>. The overarching theme of the Istanbul meeting is: Connecting Continents for Enhanced Multistakeholder Internet Governance<http://www.igf2014.org.tr/about.igf.html>. This year's meeting will build on previous IGFs and further the dialogue on Internet governance and emerging Internet issues. It will also build on the success of NETmundial and promote its outcomes. ICANN believes that the IGF plays an effective role in fostering global multistakeholder cooperation in Internet governance and strongly supports its continuation beyond its 2015 mandate. IGF Istanbul 2014 News Coming soon. Video/Pictures Coming soon. Quick Links IGF Istanbul 2014<http://www.igf2014.org.tr/index.html> IGF Istanbul Program Guide<http://www.igf2014.org.tr/programme.html> IGF Istanbul 2014 Forum Venue Information (İstanbul Lütfi Kırdar – ICEC)<http://www.igf2014.org.tr/venue.html> FAQ<http://www.igf2014.org.tr/faq.html> IGF website<http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/> About the IGF (from the IGF website) [Internet Governance Forum (IGF) Logo]<https://www.icann.org/sites/default/files/assets/igf-logo-207x70-25aug14-en....> The IGF is an open forum for multistakeholder dialogue on public policy issues related to key elements of Internet governance aimed at promoting the multistakeholder Internet governance approach to ensure sustainability, robustness, security, stability and development of the Internet. The United Nations Secretary-General formally announced the establishment of the IGF in July 2006 and the first meeting was convened in October/November 2006. ICANN Participation in Pre-IGF and Other Events (including Main Focus Sessions) Date Time Event Title Location 1-Sept 0800-0930 BCG Breakfast (Invite Only) Hilton Bosphorus<http://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/turkey/hilton-istanbul-bosphorus-ISTHITW/in...> 1-Sept 0900-1800 NETmundial Session Meeting Venue 1-Sept 1400-1600 High-Level Meeting Meeting Venue 1-Sept 1830-2100 Internet Technical Community Reception Istanbul Intercontinental<http://istanbul.intercontinental.com.tr/en/general/default.asp> 4-Sept 0930-1230 Evolution of Internet Governance Ecosystem/Role of the IGF – Reaction to NETmundial + CSTD + WSIS, ITU and other fora Meeting Venue 4-Sept 1430-1600 Best Practices Forum wrap-up Ciragan Palace<http://www.kempinski.com/en/istanbul/ciragan-palace/welcome/> 5-Sept 0930-1100 IANA Functions: NTIA's Stewardship Transition and ICANN's Accountability Process Meeting Venue ICANN Participation at Istanbul IGF Workshops and Open Forums (Meeting Venue) Date Time Event Title 2-Sept 1100-1230 GAC Open Forum<http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/open-forum-requests/details/7/126/open-forums...> 3-Sept 0900-1030 Accountability in Multistakeholder Governance Regime ICANN<http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/wks2014/index.php/proposal/view_public_duplic...> 3-Sept 0900-1030 Internet Governance: Challenges, Issues and Roles<http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/wks2014/index.php/proposal/view_public_duplic...> 3-Sept 1100-1230 Internet Governance: a case for variable geometry?<http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/wks2014/index.php/proposal/view_public_duplic...> 3-Sept 1100-1230 Internet blocking: When well intentioned measures go too far<http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/wks2014/index.php/proposal/view_public/107> 3-Sept 1100-1230 Evaluating MS Mechanisms to Address Governance Issues<http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/wks2014/index.php/proposal/view_public_duplic...> 3-Sept 1100-1230 ICANN Globalization and the Affirmation of Commitments<http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/wks2014/index.php/proposal/view_public_duplic...> 3-Sept 1430-1600 Languages on the move: Deploying multilingualism in the net<http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/wks2014/index.php/proposal/view_public/11> 3-Sept 1430-1600 ICANN Globalization in an Evolving IG Ecosystem<http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/wks2014/index.php/proposal/view_public_duplic...> 4-Sept 0900-1030 Internet as an engine of growth and development<http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/wks2014/index.php/proposal/view_public_duplic...> 4-Sept 1100-1230 Global Public Interest of the Internet<http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/wks2014/index.php/proposal/view_public_duplic...> 4-Sept 1430-1600 ICANN Open Forum<http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/open-forum-requests/details/7/147/open-forums...> 4-Sept 1430-1600 Accountability challenges facing Internet governance today<http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/wks2014/index.php/proposal/view_public/96> 4-Sept 1430-1600 Institutionalizing the "Clearing House" Function<http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/wks2014/index.php/proposal/view_public/153> 4-Sept 1630-1800 Developing countries participation in ICANN policies: GNSO<http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/wks2014/index.php/proposal/view_public/114> 4-Sept 1630-1800 Emerging Issues from the Arab Internet Community Perspective<http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/wks2014/index.php/proposal/view_public_duplic...> 5-Sept 0900-1030 Improving Internet Architecture to Drive Consumer Trust<http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/wks2014/index.php/proposal/view_public_duplic...> 5-Sept 0900-1030 AIGF Meeting: Future of Internet & Perspective for Africa<http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/wks2014/index.php/proposal/view_public/134> 5-Sept 1100-1230 Aligning ICANN Policy with Privacy Rights of Internet Users<http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/wks2014/index.php/proposal/view_public_duplic...>